Decarbonising Industry: Technology, Policy, and Societal Readiness

About

Industry is a major emitter of carbon, yet it remains central to the modern economy. In this course globally recognised experts provide a robust, interdisciplinary perspective on industry decarbonisation.

Course leader

Prof. Heleen de Coninck Technology, Innovation & Society, Eindhoven University of Technology & Department of Environmental Science, Radboud University

Target group

• Master (advanced)
• PhD
• Post-doc (junior)
• Professional

Advanced master’s students, PhD candidates, young professionals and postdocs who want to gain a broad understanding of the challenges and opportunities of decarbonising industry, as they aim to contribute to the realisation of a climate-neutral industry, through their research or their current or future employment.

Course aim

After this course you will be able to:

1. Understand and explain what opportunities and challenges decarbonisation poses for energy-intensive industries, such as steel, chemicals, and cement/concrete.
2. Reflect on policy and societal engagement aspects of industrial climate transitions.
3. Draw up evidence-based advice on how an industrial cluster can best respond to the decarbonisation challenge.
4. Answer key questions related to the policy and technological requirements for industry decarbonisation.

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